West Salem High School - Neshonoc Yearbook (West Salem, WI)

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the graduating class of 1953, being of sane disposition and sound memory, and being conscious of inevitable graduation, do hereby compose, publish, and declare this our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all previous wills made by us. First: We hereby give, devise, and bequeath to our revered instructors innumerable pleasant memories of our departing class. Second: We hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Class of '54 the enviable position of high esteem enjoyed by the senior class. Third: We, the individual members of the Classof 53, hereby bequeath to our beloved schoolmates and friends our priceless possessions as follows, to wit; I, Ruth Anderson, bestow my interest in boys on Carol Rowe. I, Valary Anderson, assign my trombone to Loma Vogel. I, John Betthauser, present my many treasurers' reports to the junior class and various clubs. I, Donna Bolstad, relinquish my worn-ou(t date book to Carol Bahr. I, Evalyn Bruhn, give my long hair to Georgia Havens. I, Marcella Caulum, bequeath my Saturday night dates to Bonnie Schild. I, Rita Durkin, will my capability to carry on an argument to Joanne Hemker. I, Betsy Eckert, offer the art of blushing to Dick Johnson. I, Donna Ehlo, leave my athletic ability to Arlene Schnick. I, Robert Elliott, bestow my interest in members of the opposite sex on Reuben Walters. I, Carmon Hancock, relinquish my men to Yvonne Bangsberg. I, Marie Hesse, assign my giggles to Myrtle Stetzer. I, Ralph Hoff, intend my splendid physique for Flash Indahl. I, Donna Hoier, present my dimples to Duane Horstman. I, Dale Hoppmann, relinquish my interest in the Avalon to Greta Sprick. 1, Elizabeth Huxsahl, will my pretty blue eyes to Lynn Hass. I. Jerry Jewett, give all my worldly possessions to the freshmen boys. I, Mary Johnson, leave my art of hurrying to Duane Young. I, Delores Jones, give my wise cracks to someone who knows when to use them. I, Elizabeth Jostad, offer my pool playing ability to Janice Meyer. I, Mary Knutson, bestow my seat on the bus to Louis Schild in hopes that a more prompt student will fill it. I, Vionne Letson, bequeath my wit for playing Buck Euchre to Richie Caulum. I, Richard Marking, leave my trips to La Crosse to Billy Loging. I, Elaine Meier, give my blonde hair to Doris Beier. I, Paul Mengelt, personally relinquish my car to the County Highway Police since, to date, they have failed to get it in other ways. I, Jeanette Meyers, present my long red shapely fingernails to Pat Durkin. I, Marilyn Miller, will my ambition to Karl Haverly. I, Reuben Oldenburg, relinquish my cheerleading ability to Patty Storandt. I, Faye Olson, give my neat locker to Bob Raymer. I, LeRoy Pralle, offer my curly golden locks to David Miller. I, Barbara Rowe, will my interest in a Bangor family to Colleen Johnson. I, Francis Schaller, leave my ... my ... oh. I'm just leaving. I, Mary Schober, assign my position at Lakeview to Mickey Moran. I, Lynn Slosser, offer my formula for vocal exercises to Gurine Whitlock. 1, Gloria Smith, will my stature to Pat Moran. I, Allen Sprain, give my haircut to Melvin Loging. I, Mary Springer, impart my winning way with boys to Joanne Schaller. I, Marleen Thielker, leave everything but my interest in Pleasant Valley. I, Richard Walters, give my baritone to Mr. Beers. In witness whereof, we, the Class of '53 have this to be our final will and testament, and have hereunto set our hand and sealthis month of May in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and fifty-three. 15

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Motto: The Hands That Built The Past Mold The Future. Colors: Rust and Yellow Flower: Yellow Rose Turning the hands of time back four years we recall making our debut as high school students in the fall of 1949. Having survived initiation, the fifty-three members of our class became accustomed to high school life as they participated in various organizations. FHA, FFA, forensics, Pep Club, band, chorus, and ORIOLE Club claimed many of us as freshmen. In the winter of 1950, Mary Knutson was our representative on the Homecoming Court. The rapidly turning hands of time found the forty-two sophomores taking their turn at initiating the freshmen. Reuben Oldenburg was elected as a cheerleader by the student body and held this position for three years. Paul Mengelt represented our class on the baseball team. The sophomore class chose Elizabeth Huxsahl to serve on the Homecoming Court. Time turned quickly and we reached our junior year, a year high-lighted by our class play, Men Are Like Streetcars, and our prom, Tuliptime. King Allen Sprain chose as his queen, Mary Knutson. Elected in the fall of '51, Donna Ehlo served as a cheerleader for two years. Mary Knutson as sum -ed the position of head librarian and served as associate editor of the NESHONOC which led to the editorship in her senior year. The newly organized Thespian Club had Paul Mengelt as president. The ORIOLE staff was headed by Marilyn Miller who served for two years. Class representatives of Badger Girls' State and Badger Boys' State were Barbara Rowe, John Bet-thauser, and Reuben Oldenburg, respectively. Paul Mengelt played on both the basketball and baseball teams. The junior on the Homecoming Court was Donna Ehlo. As the hours passed, we became aware that our goal, graduation, was near at hand. The names of seniors were to be found on the rolls of all clubs with many as office holders. Valary Anderson acted as business manager of the NESHONOC and was chosen head of the Thespian Club. The Pep Club had as its president Marcella Caulum. President of the FFA was Allen Sprain while Barbara Rowe led the FHA. The newly elected president of the forensic club was Elizabeth Jostad. Senior student council officers were president, Reuben Oldenburg; vice-president, John Betthauser; secretary, Valary Anderson; and treasurer, Elizabeth Huxsahl. The baseball team had Paul Mengelt, Ralph Hoff, and Richard Marking from our class, while Paul Mengelt and Ralph Hoff were on the basketball squad. The band elected Jerry Jewett as president. We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the faculty for the guidance they have given us through the four years constituting our high school days. The unforgettable times we spent at West Salem High School will live with us always. President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Advisers Paul Mengelt Ruth Anderson Betsy Eckert John Betthauser Mrs. M. Sanders, Mr. L. Qualley 14

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CLASS POEM A very fast typist is Ruth, we hear-Vice-president of our class this year. Vickie's the girl who is tall and blonde; Of boys in general, she's very fond. A good leader and a friendly lass. Valary is popular in our class. In baseball Dick is really the bos; For laughter and fun he's not at a loss. John’s in charge of all our money; If you want to argue, he’s a honey. Clever, blonde, and petite is Elaine; About her work, teachers never complain. Of Donna Bolstad there's much to say. Always so happy, carefree and gay. Basketball playing is right in his line, And as Johnny Ray's extra, Paul's really fine. Evalyn Bruhn, with her lovely hair, Has never a worry, never a care. Very business-like is Jeanette Meyers; Of boys, however, she never tires. A very fortunate girl is Celia; We wonder who's her latest fella. As ORIOLE editor, Marilyn’s always alert; She's a good dancer; a cute little flirt. Rita Durkin is really quite a girl; On any subject she'll give you a whirl. Reuben is always friendly and neat; As our cheerleader, he can't be beat. Betsy does everything really quite well; Fond of acting -- as a friend she's swell. Extremely careful and neat is Faye; She does her work faithfully every day. Donna Ehlo doesn't like studies a bit. But with the boys, she's quite a hit. LeRoy Pralle, who lives on a farm, Doesn't rise early; he needs an alarm. Carmon's a hot musician, everyone knows; On a clarinet melodious tunes she blows. As a state officer in the FHA, Barb Rowe's helped in many a way. Pretty, quiet, and sweet is she, Typical blonde of our class, Marie. Francis Schaller, a studious boy. Was always the teachers' source of joy. At telling jokes, Ralph is quite a hand, The hottest cornet player in the band. Demonstrating, Mary Schober’s a whizz; When there's fun, that's where she is. Always cutting up, a joker and how! Come on, Donna Hoier, give us a bow. Lynn's busy; always on the run, Still she takes time out for fun. Not so quiet, with way that's winning, Dale Hoppmann is forever grinning. In school. Gloria Smith's the quiet sort; It seems that tumbling's her favorite sport. Elizabeth Huxsahl, better known as Zip , On FHA she can give you a tip. Allen was prom king of our class; He's very popular with many a lass. Jerry Jewett's a boy who is sweet and shy; But out of school he's a different guy. Mary Springer with hair so black. Pep and energy she'll never lack. Mary Johnson has an innocent smile; But oh, just wait till you know her a while. Marleen is the gal who can really cook; For a man to feed, she’ll not have to look. Like the top man on a totem pole, That's Dolores on the honor roll. Richard Walters, who always looks neat, At baritone playing, can't be beat. Sparkling eyes and soft brown hair, A girl like Betty is really rare. A transfer from Bangor this year. Bob brought with him fun and cheer. Mary Knutson, a girl from the farm. Is talented and full of charm. 16 The hands of time have turned, we see. So farewell from the Class of '53.